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Policies and Need-to-Know Information

Performances Dress CodeAs part of the educational curriculum, all of the ensembles will have performance opportunities during the academic school year. Performance attire is the JazzED t-shirt and black pants or skirt, unless otherwise noted.

Family and Student CommunicationEmail is the main form of communication between JazzED and participating families. All families must provide at least one parent/guardian email address to insure receipt of relevant rehearsal, performance and special event information.

Rehearsal ScheduleRefer to the program calendar on our website for the rehearsal and performance schedule. We will email families when there are rehearsal changes.

Bad WeatherSeattle JazzED will cancel rehearsals due to inclement weather when Seattle Public Schoolscancels school. In the case of weekend practices, we will send an email to ensemble members and guardians. In the case of a cancellation, JazzED will make every attempt to make-up missed rehearsals.

School Music ParticipationSeattle JazzED is committed to an alliance with our public and private schools. Toward that end, JazzED students are expected to participate in their school music programs wherever they exist. Your participation in your school programs gives you daily playing opportunities which will only improve the quality of your experience at JazzED and the quality of your JazzED ensemble’s performance. Your participation in JazzED will in turn promote a higher quality experience for your school ensembles.

Fundraising and FinancialsSeattle JazzED is a nonprofit organization with an annual budget of approximately $500,000. Because we are committed to providing access to all students regardless of their ability to pay and becausetuition alone does not cover the cost of running the organization, we must raise 60% of our revenue through donations from individuals, foundations, city/county/state grants and corporate sponsorships.

Seattle JazzED does periodic fundraising through events, email and mail. We understand that, for many families, tuition alone is a major sacrifice, and we are grateful for your participation. We also know that some families can make an additional donation. Regardless of where your family falls on this spectrum, we value each and every member of our community and we thank you for your patience, understanding and support as we work to raise the funds that make JazzED possible.

Attendance Policy

Your consistent attendance demonstrates dedication and accountability to the ensemble which depends on a high level of commitment from every individual.

How do I take an excused absence?Courtesy dictates that you let us know as soon as possible (at least two weeks) ahead of time that you will be missing a rehearsal. To request an excused absence, please complete thePlanned Absence Form.This lets our staff know, who in turn notify the ensemble director.

Tracking AttendanceAttendance records will be tracked regularly by Seattle JazzED faculty and staff. If a student misses a rehearsal without submitting the Planned Absence Form ahead of time, this is considered an unexcused absence. If this occurs, families will receive an email or phone call to determine the reason for the absence. We reserve the right to handle more than one unexcused absence on a case by case basis.

Concert Attendance PolicyConcert attendance is mandatory except in the case of a conflicting school performance or illness/emergency. If you will be missing a concert due to illness or emergency call or text Kelly immediately on her cell phone at 206-981-9451 so we can make sure your part will be covered.

We expect JazzED students to embody...

RespectWe are committed to being a team. We will give other students, guests and staff full attention when they are speaking and playing; giving full eye contact and mutual respect. We will respect the musical equipment and all spaces we play, practice, learn and perform in.

PreparednessWe commit to bring all music and a pencil to every rehearsal. All students are expected to assist in the moving, setting up, dismantling and putting away of all necessary equipment for rehearsals and concerts.

Open communicationWe commit to communicate proper notice for any rehearsal or concert absence. JazzED makes available all information about rehearsals, concerts and special events through the website, email, and paper notices at rehearsals. It is the responsibility of our JazzED families to obtain this information and to be aware of changes.

AccountabilityWe commit to being accountable for all of our actions. We commit to helping ourselves improve our musicianship. We commit to asking for help when needed.

GrowthWe will provide support and encouragement for each other as we challenge each other to learn and grow as musicians and as people.

Being SafeWe expect Seattle JazzED students to act maturely, to behave responsibly, and to respect the rights and dignity of others. Prohibited actions include, but are not limited to, the following:

Carrying or concealing a weapon and/or any device or object that may be used as a weapon

Harassment or intimidation by words, gestures, body language, or any type of menacing behavior

Physical contact with another person in an angry, aggressive, or threatening way

JazzED reserves the right, among other things, to revoke participation and/or remove any person from the facility on the spot who violates any of the above behaviors, or any other behavior that may be detrimental to others. This is the sole discretion of JazzED staff.

If you have any questions, please contact us HERE or call us at 206-324-JAZZ(5299).

Seattle JazzED

Seattle JazzED offers year round music programs including big band ensembles, master classes, workshops and summer camps, and is known for innovative educational initiatives like the New Works Ensemble, the Girls Ellington Project and Summer Jazz Ambassadors.

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Winter is done.❄Summer is ON.🔥You can sign up now to learn and play music at a Seattle JazzED summer camp.☀️ Check out ALL the camps at the link in profile: Summer Jazz Ambassadors, Summer Percussion Project, Summer Advanced Institute and the Summer Vocal Institute.🎵YOU could be playing with Riley Mulherkar, Sammy Miller, Johnaye Kendrick, Dawn Clement, Marina Albero and Ricardo Luna this summer. 🏝 And remember you can get a scholarship to any camp. Plenty of info and link to scholarship form on our website. #summercamp #musiccamp #scholarship #Seattle #jazz #jazzcamp

Happy #internationalwomensday! We're excited to have a #jazzgirl combo playing today at Columbia Tower as part of the #pressforprogress Girl Rising event. Link in profile. 💜🎺☝🏽

This was last year at the JazzED Soundtrack for the Future Gala at @thetripledoor. Oh man. Good times. And guess what? It's almost gala time again. We'll be back at The Triple Door on Thursday, March 22.🌇 @smcongregation joins us for the second year in a row, and we are planning quite a show for you all. (@rileymulherkar is emcee so you know it will be good.) There are still some tickets left.💸 Go to our website and click the announcement bar at the top of the page for all the details. 💜Thanks to everyone who buys tickets, donates, performs and volunteers. This event is makes all the scholarships and instruments possible so THANK YOU. #grouphug

#tbt to Girls Jazz Sleepover back in October. What an awesome weekend. Love this photo. Dawn Clement teaching students with her little daughter in tow. The best. 💗♀️💪🏽@dawnitall #jazzgirl #jazzgirls

Registration is officially open for the 2nd annual Free Summer Jazz Prep Camp! 🎺 Go to seattlejazzed.org/prep to sign up your rising 4th, 5th or 6th grader.📲The 2018 Free Summer Jazz Prep Camp dates are June 25-29. Morning and afternoon sessions available. 🌞 If you remember, last year 150 students learned an instrument at this free camp. 🎓And 40 of those kids kept playing in JazzED Prep bands this year. 🎼 Space is limited so sign up this month. And remember it's REALLY FREE. (And free to use an instrument during camp)🎷Can't wait to meet all these future musicians!

🌞🎼Good Morning Blues sung by Marina.🎺 Today we kick-off a month-long tour of free jazz assemblies! We'll be in 18 schools, teaching kids about jazz and getting them inspired to play music. 📢 All students going into 4th, 5th or 6th grade next year are invited to learn an instrument at the Summer Jazz Prep Camp in June (it's free!). #free #summer #camp #freesummercamp #jazz #jazzgirl #education #elementaryschool #february #Seattle #africanamericanhistory

Got a band or combo or just a great piece you've been working on solo? ➡️ Check out the Student Open Mic Night on Friday, March 9.⬅️ Its a free show by students, for students. Hosted by JazzED student Phil Coady @i_am_b_l_a_n_k_ (and others!). Go to link in profile for sign up info and guidelines. P.S. You can perform with and bring friends from school who aren't in JazzED. Hope you can come!
#free #show #Seattle #jazz #openmic #youth #fridaynight #combo #band

Remember this guy? So happy to have Jordan, one of our all-time favorite people, stop by today. 💜🎉🎷 It's been almost a year since Jordan took a job at The Grammys and we miss him all the time. He also has a podcast now: @atthevanguard. #justlikeoldtimes